Bethesda, MD Office

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LPL Financial

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Firm-wide stats for LPL Financial

Total advisors

22,816

Across 10,466 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that delivers advisory and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies and other institutions. Its offerings include financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third‑party asset management (TAMP) access, participant‑level retirement advice (IPA and OPA), and institutional platforms such as the Bank Wealth Program.

Advice and account management are provided primarily by IARs who may implement LPL Research model portfolios, third‑party subadvisors, or customized strategies on either a discretionary or non‑discretionary basis, with options spanning strategic and tactical allocations, direct indexing and alternative exposures. The brochure notes LPL’s use of machine‑learning and other advisor‑facing tools for operational and research support while stating those systems are not used to make investment decisions for clients.

What distinguishes LPL from many peers is the scale and breadth of its non‑advisory financial activities alongside its advisory platform—an affiliated insurance agency, a firm‑offered Secured Credit Account and credit‑card arrangements, and various recordkeeping and bank partnerships—combined with oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets and more than 22,800 advisors. The firm’s brochure also discloses multiple regulatory enforcement matters and indicates it does not advertise hypothetical performance in its materials.

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Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities

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Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Location

Bethesda MD

Advisors at this office

5

Advisors at this office

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Mark S

Series 63, Series 65

Bethesda, MD

LPL Financial

Mark Skibbie is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, Grove Point Investments, Research Financial Strategies, Wells Fargo Advisors, Merrill, and CUSO Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kimberly H

Series 63, Series 65

Bethesda, MD

LPL Financial

Kimberly Herman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2003 and previously spent six years at Citigroup Global Markets. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of a non-profit organization focused on women and family development. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a broad array of financial products.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Silvia S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Bethesda, MD

LPL Financial

Silvia Stazio is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. She previously worked for 25 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kara F

Series 66

Bethesda, MD

LPL Financial

Kara Fransted is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Bethesda, MD, and has 8 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial and its affiliated KMH Financial Services, LLC since 2015. Outside of advising, she owns a bakery in Rockville, MD, and conducts talks on leadership and productivity skills linked to her military background through Fransted Strategies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David V

Series 66

Bethesda, MD

LPL Financial

David Voorhees is a Series 66 registered advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Grove Point Investments and Grove Point Advisors, as well as earlier positions at H. Beck, Inc. and Ameriprise. Voorhees also co-owned and operated Mintwood Place Restaurant from 2015 to 2023. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and retirement advice to individuals, institutions, and plan participants. The firm supports its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors through a range of advisory and non-advisory financial services and leverages various operational and research tools to assist investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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